A Nightmare on Elm Street Celebrates 40 Years with a 4K UHD Steelbook Release

The first Freddy Krueger film is being rereleased in 4K Ultra HD. The release of the special Steelbook takes place forty years after the 1984 film scared many to death.

A Nightmare on Elm Street, which was helmed by Wes Craven and starred Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, debuted in theatres in 1984 and gave rise to one of the most well-known horror series ever. For the Ultimate Collector’s Edition release, the movie received a brand-new 4K restoration. It also includes a Steelbook with brand-new key art that is jam-packed with entertaining extras like a booklet, art cards, and a double-sided poster. A Nightmare on Elm Street’s original theatrical version and its uncut version are both included on the 4K disc.

Among the many reasons the movie is noteworthy is that it marked the beginning of Hollywood celebrity Johnny Depp’s career, since he played the victim of the Springwood Slasher in the movie for the first time. Moreover, beloved scream queen Heather Langenkamp plays last girl Nancy Thompson, an adolescent who plans to confront Freddy head-on in the dream world in an attempt to stop his reign of evil. Ronee Blakley, Nick Corri, Lin Shaye, John Saxon, and Amanda Wyss are among the other actors in the movie.

Freddy Krueger Goes After His Victims in Their Dreams

A Nightmare on Elm Street’s unique idea made it stand out from other horror films of the time. The tale revolves around kids who are hunted by the ghost of Freddy Krueger, a child killer who was put to death many years prior by the resentful parents of his victims. After being burned alive, Freddy sought his own vengeance and began targeting his killers’ children in their dreams. Naturally, eliminating Freddy is a difficult undertaking, and the terror will inevitably recur in numerous follow-ups (even a Friday the 13th crossover movie).

• READY FREDDY PRIORITIES – While watching the movie, jump to the video highlights to see alternate takes and discover the secrets of filmmaking behind the terrifying picture.

• 2 Commentaries:: 1) from cinematographer Jacques Haitkin, costars Heather Langenkamp and John Saxon, and director Wes Craven

• 2) Producer Robert Shaye, Co-Producer Sara Risher, Directors Wes Craven, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, and Ronee Blakley; Alternative Endings

• 3 Featurettes: Night Terrors: The Origins of Wes Craven’s Nightmares, Never Sleep Again: The Making of A Nightmare on Elm Street, and The House That Freddy Built: The Legacy of New Line Horror

• Interactive Trivia Track

On October 1, 2024, A Nightmare on Elm Street will be available in 4K.